PhD Opportunities in Portugal

Phd Positions in All Fields in portugal

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Universities with open PhD positions in Portugal include Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, University of the Azores and University of Coimbra.

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Isabel Boavida

Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico

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Portugal

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PhD opportunity at CERIS, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, in Lisbon, Portugal. The project is part of H2030 TIES — Transforming Hydropower: Integrating Flexibility, Ecosystem Health, and Societal Needs — and focuses on the ecological impacts of flexible hydropower operation on freshwater ecosystems. The selected PhD student will combine field monitoring, laboratory experiments, and predictive modelling to study how hydropeaking affects fish populations and critical habitats, ...

Environmental Science
Biology
Predictive Modeling
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2 days ago

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University of the Azores

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Portugal

Funded PhD opportunity in Geology with a specialisation in Volcanology at the University of the Azores / IVAR – Research Institute for Volcanology and Risk Assessment . The project is centered on the geomorphological analysis of submarine volcanic features and their relationship to eruptive processes and styles . The work will use spatial analysis tools and statistical methods , making it a strong fit for candidates interested in earth-surface processes, volcanic systems, and quantitative geosci...

Geology
Geomorphology
Volcanology
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3 days ago

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João Ramalho de Sousa Santos

University of Coimbra

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Portugal

The University of Coimbra is opening an international tender for 2 PhD Researcher positions equivalent to the category of Assistant Researcher in Music Studies , with a specific focus on Music Theory and Analysis , hosted at the Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies of the 20th Century (CEIS20) within the Institute for Interdisciplinary Research. The project, MusicAnalytica – Interdisciplining Music Studies through the Reconfiguration of Theoretical and Analytical Knowledge , is funded by the Eur...

Musicology
Music Theory
Music

4 days ago

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FCiências.ID - Associação para a Investigação e Desenvolvimento de Ciências

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Portugal

FCiências.ID is recruiting a PhD Scientific Researcher (Initial Stage Researcher) for the AquaPLAN project, titled Aquatic Pollution from Light and Anthropogenic Noise: management of impacts on biodiversity . The position is based at the cE3c – Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes in Lisbon, Portugal, and is funded through the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research & Innovation Programme under Grant Agreement No. 101135471. This is a full-time temporary research contract, ex...

Environmental Science
Biology
Conservation Biology
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4 days ago

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Rui Artur Bártolo Calçada

University of Porto

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Portugal

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PhD Researcher position at the University of Porto (FEUP) The Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP) is recruiting one Entry-Level PhD Researcher for the SmarTuBending project, a research and innovation initiative focused on smart, efficient, and connected bending machines. The position is based at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal. Research focus The successful candidate will strengthen the environmental integration and Life Cycle Assessme...

Environmental Science
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
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5 days ago

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Filipa Abreu Gomes de Carvalho

Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto

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Portugal

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The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto (FMUP), through its Research and Development Unit RISE-Health, is recruiting one PhD Researcher equivalent to Assistant Researcher within the CARDIOMICS project ( Monitorização da saúde cardiocerebrovascular por metabolómica / cardio-cerebrovascular health monitoring through metabolomics). This is a research-focused position in Biomedical Sciences and is linked to the analysis of cardiovascular disease cohorts using metabolomics and lipidomics a...

Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Biology
+9 more

6 days ago

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José Alberto da Silva Freitas

University of Porto

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Portugal

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Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto (FMUP) is recruiting one PhD researcher equivalent to Assistant Researcher for the MEDISPEECH project (Ref. COMPETE2030-FEDER-02491800). The position is based at FMUP in Porto, Portugal, and is assigned to the RISE-Health research and development unit. The project focuses on improved efficiency in automated medical reporting to enhance doctor and patient experience, with work situated in Digital Health and related areas. The successful candidate wil...

Computer Science
Data Science
Biomedical Engineering
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6 days ago

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Filipa Abreu Gomes de Carvalho

University of Porto

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Portugal

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Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto (FMUP) is recruiting one Entry-Level PhD Researcher for the project MitOConexão: Investigating the Mitochondrial Nexus in Onco-Cardiology (Ref. NORTE2030-FEDER-02713500). This is an international competitive selection procedure for a temporary fixed-term employment contract, carried out within FMUP and linked to the research and development unit RISE-Health . The position is centered on biomedical sciences , with research activities spanning mitocho...

Metabolism
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
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6 days ago

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Filipa Abreu Gomes de Carvalho

University of Porto

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Portugal

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Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto (FMUP) is recruiting two Entry-Level PhD Researchers for the PROFIT project (PRocedure Optimization and data-driven eFficiency Improvement in healthcare environmenTs; Ref. COMPETE2030-FEDER-00376900). The positions are based in the Health Data Science area and linked to the Research and Development Unit RISE-Health at FMUP in Porto, Portugal. The role is focused on research and development activities that aim to improve the efficiency of health serv...

Computer Science
Data Science
Biomedical Engineering
+12 more

6 days ago

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University of Maia

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Portugal

Felipe Court, Director of the Center for Aging Research and Healthy Longevity at Universidad Mayor (Santiago, Chile), is advertising 3 research positions in the Court Lab for an international project running 3–5 years . The project focuses on translational neuromuscular regeneration with hands-on work using rodent models of nerve injury and repair . The team will collaborate with partner labs in the United States, making this a strong opportunity for candidates interested in aging research, rege...

Biomedical Engineering
Biology
Neuropsychology
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2 months ago

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Associação Estação Biológica de Mértola

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Portugal

The Mértola Biological Station Association (Associação Estação Biológica de Mértola, EBM) is recruiting for 2 PhD studentships in Portugal, with research activity leading to a doctoral degree in areas such as Biological Sciences, Veterinary Sciences, Agronomy, Forestry Engineering, Environment, Social Sciences, Archaeology, or related fields. The studentships are funded by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P. (FCT) under a collaboration protocol for the multiannual plan for PhD research ...

Environmental Science
Sociology
Agriculture
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3 weeks ago

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Filipa Abreu Gomes de Carvalho

University of Porto

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Portugal

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Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto (FMUP) is recruiting two PhD Researchers equivalent to Assistant Researcher for the MEDGPT project (REF. NORTE2030-FEDER-01414600), a research initiative in Digital Health and related areas. The position is based at FMUP in Porto, with work linked to the Research and Development Unit RISE-Health . The project, MedGPT – Medical GPT Revolutionizing Healthcare with Ethical AI , is co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through NORTE...

Computer Science
Data Science
Psychology
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6 days ago

Living costs in Portugal

Estimated costs in Portugal.

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Portugal

Housing

Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year

€4.4k

$4,800/yr

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Books & Academic Supplies

Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year

€322

$350/yr

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Transportation

Public transport and local travel per year

€386

$420/yr

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Personal Care

Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year

€386

$420/yr

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Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo

Popular professors

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Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária

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Portugal

Research Interests

Cell Biology

Biochemistry

Ribosome

Cytoskeleton Dynamics

Protein Trafficking

Assistant Professor

Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior de Agronomia

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Portugal

Research Interests

Botany

Entomology

Plant Pathology

Plant-pathogen Interaction

Fungal Biology

Distinguished Research Professor of Law

NOVA University of Lisbon

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Portugal

Research Interests

Law

Human Rights

Transitional Justice

Court Procedure

European Union Law

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University of Aveiro (ESSUA)

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Portugal

Research Interests

Exercise Physiology

Health Communication

Lung Disease

Respiratory Therapy

Exercise Therapy

Universidade da Beira Interior (CICS-UBI)

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Portugal

Research Interests

Pharmacology

Pharmacotherapy

Lc-ms

Endocannabinoid

Neuropharmacology

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria

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Portugal

Research Interests

Soil Science

Agronomy

Plant Nutrition

Agriculture

Nutrient Removal

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In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
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Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
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Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
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In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.

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